Postcode OL7 9LA is located in a major urban area, within the Droylsden East area of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Droylsden East area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Droylsden East is £43,687 per year. The median sale price in Droylsden East is £229,000 (around £277 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £279,000. The nearest station is Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Droylsden East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,523 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Droylsden East has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Droylsden East is £43,687 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from OL7 9LA.
Droylsden East near OL7 9LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £229,000 (about £277 per square foot) in Droylsden East area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £360,000 | £332 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £235,500 | £284 |
| Terraced | 35 | £205,000 | £252 |
| Flats | 7 | £120,000 | £165 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £211,500 | £82,000 | £124,000 | £110,000 |
| 2017 | £218,000 | £67,500 | £138,000 | £135,000 |
| 2018 | £240,000 | £120,000 | £133,500 | £139,995 |
| 2019 | £236,250 | £90,000 | £141,950 | £130,300 |
| 2020 | £233,000 | £140,000 | £165,000 | £137,600 |
| 2021 | £287,500 | £127,000 | £200,000 | £158,000 |
| 2022 | £320,000 | £120,000 | £230,000 | £172,000 |
| 2023 | £365,000 | £128,000 | £200,000 | £172,000 |
| 2024 | £327,500 | £142,500 | £237,500 | £185,000 |
| 2025 | £302,000 | £120,000 | £240,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £372,500 | £123,500 | £233,000 | £185,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £193 | £152 | £141 | £127 |
| 2017 | £192 | £128 | £163 | £149 |
| 2018 | £194 | £173 | £178 | £152 |
| 2019 | £246 | £159 | £176 | £159 |
| 2020 | £252 | £200 | £217 | £170 |
| 2021 | £277 | £180 | £232 | £208 |
| 2022 | £288 | £219 | £255 | £219 |
| 2023 | £340 | £233 | £243 | £214 |
| 2024 | £331 | £195 | £295 | £236 |
| 2025 | £329 | £165 | £279 | £250 |
| 2026 | £318 | £198 | £281 | £246 |
There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL7 9LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2025 | 21, The Shires, Manchester, M43 7ER | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2026 | 18, Drayfields, Manchester, M43 7ET | Detached | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 3, Larks Rise, Manchester, M43 7TL | Detached | Leasehold | £430,000 |
In the OL7 9LA postcode area, located within Droylsden East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Laurus Ryecroft | Free schools | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jan 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Ashton West End Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Nov 2013. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Dec 2012. |
Annual council tax rates for Tameside district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL7 9LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caroline England
Droylsden East - Elected 7 May 2026
Angela Rayner
Ashton-under-Lyne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL7 9LA records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around OL7 9LA in Droylsden East is £229,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to OL7 9LA, including Laurus Ryecroft (Outstanding), Ashton West End Primary Academy (Good) and Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL7 9LA is Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink), about 752 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL7 9LA scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,523 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering OL7 9LA is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Caroline England (Reform UK).